Looking for restaurants? Our top picks are Bite, Halal Truck and Cozy Cafe, ranked by diner ratings. The full list below updates as menus change.
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Find upscale middle eastern restaurants in Little Italy. Great middle eastern food that fits your budget.
Little Italy's Upscale Middle Eastern Destinations
Little Italy’s historic streets offer a surprisingly sophisticated gateway to the flavors of the Levant and beyond, blending neighborhood charm with modern, upscale dining. This curated selection features an elegant array of Middle Eastern and Mediterranean destinations like Shuka and Shoo Shoo Nolita, alongside unique global influences such as the Korean fare found at Kisa. Whether you are seeking the vibrant atmosphere of Le Souk New York or the refined plates at Alenbi and 19 Cleveland, these establishments provide a diverse range of high-end culinary experiences. From the coastal inspirations of Pera SoHo to the storied heritage of Russ & Daughters, this collection invites you to explore a rich tapestry of spices and hospitality in the heart of the city.
30 restaurants in Best Upscale Middle Eastern Restaurants in Little Italy | Upscale Middle Eastern Food
- Bite · rated 5/5: American.
- Halal Truck · rated 5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Cozy Cafe · rated 4.9/5: cafe.
- Halal Cart · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Eat Offbeat · rated 4.8/5: Middle Eastern.
- Baba's Pierogies · rated 4.7/5: Middle Eastern? No..
- Manousheh · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Ba‘al Cafe & Falafel · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- NYC Falafel Co · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Bite · rated 4.6/5: American.
- Makina Cafe Eritrean-Ethiopian To Go · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Rafiqi's Halal Food Cart · rated 4.6/5: Middle Eastern.
- Halal Cart · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Miznon · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Halal Food Cart · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Suzy American and Egyptian Food · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Manousheh Grand · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Lava Shawarma · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Gazala’s · rated 4.5/5: Middle Eastern.
- Mamoun's Falafel · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Alenbi · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Tara Kitchen · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Chop & Go · rated 4.4/5: Chinese.
- Old Tbilisi Garden · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Jack's Wife Freda · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- The Hummus and Pita Co. · rated 4.4/5: Middle Eastern.
- Port Sa'id · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- 12 Chairs Cafe · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- Berlin Döner · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
- The Hummus & Pita Co. · rated 4.3/5: Middle Eastern.
How this list is built
Chefi analyzes each restaurant’s menu and tags every dish’s dietary suitability with an ingredient-based engine. Restaurants with at least three matching dishes on their current menu rank first, ordered by diner ratings, with the number of matching dishes breaking ties; owner-verified restaurants are highlighted at the top. Lists refresh as menus and ratings change.
